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Filiberto Rodriguez, MD, Plastic Surgery, Edinburg, TX, Cornerstone Regional Hospital

FilibertoRodriguezMDFACS, FAACS

Plastic Surgery Edinburg, TX

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Owner / RGV Cosmetic Surgery & Vein Care

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Summary

  • Dr. Filiberto Rodriguez is a double board certified cosmetic surgeon and varicose vein expert in Edinburg Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cornerstone Regional Hospital and Edinburg Regional Hospital. After completing his undergraduate studies at Princeton University, he received an academic scholarship to attend the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his surgical training at Stanford University, UCLA, and the Body Sculpting Center in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been in practice 11 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in cosmetic surgery (breast and body) and varicose vein disease.

Education & Training

  • The Body Sculpting Center
    The Body Sculpting CenterCosmetic Surgery , 2010 - 2011
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2008 - 2009
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2007 - 2007
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2007
  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health CarePost-Doctoral Fellowship, Cardiac Surgery and Ventricular and Valvular Biomechanics, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1999
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityB.A., Economics, 1991 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2023
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Cosmetic SurgeryCosmetic Surgery
  • American Board of Venous and Lymphatic MedicineVaricose Vein Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery Education American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2012
  • Oral Poster Presentation, Award The American College of Phlebology, 2010
  • C. Walton Lillehei Resident Research Award, Co-Winner American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rodriguez F, Borsand MA, American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, 1/1/2011
  • Kindberg K, Carlhäll C, Karlsson M, Nguyen TC, Cheng A, Langer F, Rodriguez F, Daughters GT, Miller DC, Ingels NB, J Biomech Eng, 1/1/2009
  • Rodriguez F, Nguyen TC, Galanko JA, Morton J, J Am Coll Surg, 1/1/2007
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Rodriguez F, Annual American Society of Cosmetic Physicians Annual Meeting; American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016; San Antonio, TX, 2017, 1/1/2017
  • Rodriguez F, Annual American Society of Cosmetic Physicians Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2017
  • Rodriguez F, Annual American Society of Cosmetic Physicians Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

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    McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, TX - 1/1/2006
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    McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, TX - 1/1/2006
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    McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, TX - 1/1/2005
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Other

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    Rodriguez F
    Princeton University, Princeton, NJ - 1/1/1995

Press Mentions

  • Filiberto Rodriguez, MD, FACS, FAACS, a Cosmetic Surgeon with RGV Cosmetic Surgery and Vein Care
    Filiberto Rodriguez, MD, FACS, FAACS, a Cosmetic Surgeon with RGV Cosmetic Surgery and Vein CareApril 6th, 2021
  • Skilled Cosmetic Surgeon, Filiberto Rodriguez, MD, FACS, FAACS, Will Have His Outstanding Achievements Included in the Leading Physicians of the World
    Skilled Cosmetic Surgeon, Filiberto Rodriguez, MD, FACS, FAACS, Will Have His Outstanding Achievements Included in the Leading Physicians of the WorldJuly 8th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Ethicon Scholarship for the Study of Surgical Wound HealingAmerican College of Surgeons2002–2004
  • NIH Research Supplement: Grant HL-67025-01S1National Heart Lung and Blood Institute2001–2004

Committees

  • Oral Board Examiner, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery 2014 - Present
  • Trustee, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery 2018 - 2020
  • President, Texas Cosmetic Surgery Society 2015 - 2018
  • Trustee, California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2014 - 2016

Research History

  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Stanford Dept. CT SurgeryStudied ischemic mitral regurgitation in a large animal ovine model using surgically inserted markers.2001 - 2004

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations